Do the Chinese own Darwin Harbour?
Table of Contents
- 1 Do the Chinese own Darwin Harbour?
- 2 What government sold the port of Darwin?
- 3 Who sold Port Darwin to the Chinese?
- 4 Who runs Northern Territory?
- 5 When was port of Darwin leased?
- 6 What Australian companies does China own?
- 7 Should Darwin’s Port be built to counterbalance China’s 99-year lease?
- 8 Will China react with animosity to proposed Australian port?
Do the Chinese own Darwin Harbour?
In October 2015, the Chinese-owned Landbridge Group won the bid for a lease of Port Darwin. The then Country Liberal-controlled Northern Territory Government granted the company a 99-year lease for A$506 million.
Who controls Darwin port?
the Landbridge Group
Darwin Port is operated by Darwin Port Operations Pty Ltd which is part of the Landbridge Group. The Landbridge Group is a large private company based in Rizhao city in Shandong Province in China, operating businesses in China and Australia.
What government sold the port of Darwin?
the NT government
In 2015, the NT government signed the $506 million agreement with Landbridge, giving the Chinese company total operational control of the port and 80 per cent of ownership of the land and facilities of East Arm wharf including the marine supply base.
Who owns the ports in Australia?
State and territory governments have responsibility for land use planning and controls, including for ports, their adjacent land areas and connecting transport systems. Local government also makes decisions that affect ports, including on matters such as planning requirements and local road access.
Who sold Port Darwin to the Chinese?
Landbridge group
A range of options for the future of the port, which was sold to Chinese government-owned Landbridge group in 2015 for $506 million, have been canvassed in recent months.
Who owns the Port of Melbourne?
In 2016, Port of Melbourne Operations Pty Ltd was awarded a 50-year lease of the Port of Melbourne by the Victorian Government. The Port of Melbourne Group is owned by a consortium of shareholders with local and global expertise in delivering world-class port and infrastructure facilities and services.
Who runs Northern Territory?
Current ministries
| Minister | Offices | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Gunner MLA | Chief Minister Treasurer Minister for Major Projects and Territory Economic Reconstruction Minister for Strategic Defence Relations | Country Liberal |
| Nicole Manison MLA | Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister for Northern Australia and Trade |
Who Sold port of Darwin to China?
When was port of Darwin leased?
16 November 2015
2.2 The decision of the NT Government to lease parts of the Port of Darwin to the Landbridge Group came into effect on 16 November 2015. 2.3 Prior to the NT Government’s decision, the port was operated by the Darwin Port Corporation.
How many hospitals does China own in Australia?
China’s Luye Medical bought hospital operator Healthe Care and now owns 34 hospitals across Australia, making it the third largest operator in the country.
What Australian companies does China own?
Basic resources
- BlueScope (ASX: BSL), steel.
- Fortescue Metals Group (ASX: FMG), mining.
- Orica (ASX: ORI), mining support.
- Rio Tinto Group (ASX: RIO), mining.
- Sino Gold, mining, main business is the mining of gold in China.
Is Darwin Harbour bigger than Sydney Harbour?
A fishing paradise – Darwin’s harbour is five times bigger than Sydney Harbour! The Territory hosts many fishing tournaments such as the NT Barra Classic and the Gove Game Classic.
Should Darwin’s Port be built to counterbalance China’s 99-year lease?
Building a new port near Darwin would “counterbalance” a Chinese-company’s 99-year lease of Darwin’s existing port, according to the Liberal MP chairing Federal Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee.
How much did the NT spend on the Darwin Port?
For years, the NT had lobbied the Commonwealth to invest millions in developing the rinky-dink Darwin Port that was only turning over a few million dollars annually in cattle, mining and gas interests.
Will China react with animosity to proposed Australian port?
International security expert John Blaxland, a professor at the Australian National University (ANU), said China had no cause to react with animosity if the proposed port were to go ahead. “Beijing may well make some noise about this but they’ve got no real reason too,” Professor Blaxland told ABC Radio Darwin.
Should Darwin’s commercial port be leased or sold?
“But by leasing the commercial port in Darwin, even though it is well down the harbour, to someone who runs the risk of being a potential adversary over the next 99 years, it’s the equivalent of leasing the Port to the Japanese in 1938.